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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Mount Defiance

CHS2 hike led to a gorgeous view point (1.9-2.2 mph up, 2.4-2.5 mph down) with plenty of wildflowers to enjoy. Early start to beat the heat and crowds.

Contacts

Courtenay Schurman
Courtenay Schurman
Primary Leader
Diane Longmoor
Diane Longmoor
Co-Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,584 ft
  • Pace: 2-3 MPH

We'll take snack/bio breaks on the hour for 3-5 minutes, a longer lunch break at the peak, and if desired (assuming it's hot) a wading/swimming break at Mason Lake. Bring a wide-brimmed hat, plenty of water (at least 3 liters, leader carries 4 in the summer) and a buff for soaking in streams. Wading shoes and a hand towel to dry your feet, as well as a sitting pad, are also a great idea. Bring portable, accessible snacks for the hike and a more substantial (but still light) lunch for the summit.

This will be another in the series of Early Tuesday Hikes with the leader team of Court and Diane. Plan to be at the trailhead bright and early at Exit 45 (6:15 for a 6:30 a.m. walking start) to beat the crowds (small-ish parking lot, carpooling recommended) and to beat the heat, especially going through the boulder field. Optional wading/swimming  stop on the way down at Mason Lake if the weather insists on it.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-defiance has great information about this lovely, challenging hike.

Route/Place

Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    USGS Bandera
    Green Trails Bandera No. 206
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen) - wide brimmed hat and neck buff you can soak in streams/lake are a good idea
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food) - on-the-go energy and a more significant lunch (keep it light)
  9. Hydration (extra water) at least 3 liters OR a filter and 2
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
  11. Wading shoes and hand towel if you want to wade/swim
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